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DuPage County Fair enters home stretch

The DuPage County Fair is heading into the home stretch of its five-day run this weekend with an eclectic collection of activities and festivities that range from a rodeo to a cookie contest and from a talent show to a demolition derby.

The fair is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for kids ages 3 through 12.

For a close look at everything that's happening, visit dupagecountyfair.org.

  Old logos from the DuPage County Fair remind folks of the fair's past at the DuPage County Fair Friday. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Funnel cakes of many varieties are on sale at the DuPage County Fair. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  The DuPage County Fair is open through the weekend. The fair offers fun for all ages. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Ann Marie, 15, of Bartlett holds a large stuffed animal she won on the midway of the DuPage County Fair Friday. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  A rooster keeps an eye on fair goers Friday at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Nathan Brooks, 2, of Villa Park reaches for the sky as he enjoys the mist from the mister at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Chase Lockwood, 10, of Plainfield rides the Fun Slide at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Katie Tagye, 13, of Wheaton and Payten Yates, 13, of Wheaton have some fun on the Rock Star ride at the DuPage County Fair Friday. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Fresh hot pork chops were one of many tasty items for sale at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Christina Vincent, 2, and her dad Jerry Poro of Elmwood Park share some ice cream at the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  Fair-goers look at the cows on display during the DuPage County Fair Friday. The fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
  A sleepy cow shuts its eyes for a nap during the DuPage County Fair. The Fair runs through the weekend. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
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